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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.62, 24,872.49 and 6,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.62, 24,872.49 and 6,054.29 is: 9,075.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.62 : 24,872.49 = 6,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.62/24,872.49 = 6,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.62x = 24,872.49 × 6,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.62x = 150,585,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,585,143.12/16,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.98

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